ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026: New Zealand and Sri Lanka will face each other in Match 46 of the Super Eights of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Wednesday, February 25. Let's find out who will win today's SL vs NZ match?
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Match Details:
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Series | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Match | Sri Lanka vs New Zealand, Match 46 |
| Date | Wednesday, 25 February 2026 |
| Time | 07:00 PM (IST) - 01:30 PM (GMT) |
| Venue | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
NZ vs SL Match Prediction
New Zealand's first Super Eight match against Pakistan was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to persistent rain in Colombo. The cancellation meant the Black Caps had to settle for just one point. Previously, they had performed well in the group stage, winning three of the four matches they played.
Sri Lanka lost their first Super Eight match to England by 51 runs. After being dismissed cheaply in a spin-dominated match, the hosts are now under pressure, and their net run rate has already dropped.
SL vs NZ Pitch Report
The pitch at the R. Premadasa Stadium is balanced, initially flat for batsmen but slowing down for spinners.
It offers initial bounce for pacers on black soil, low seam in light conditions, then grip for turn, and variable bounce in the middle overs. The average T20I first innings score is 150-160, and the run rate is 7.72.
Sri Lanka has a 9-25 T20I record in 34 matches here; New Zealand is 2-0-1 in three. Dew can aid chases, so the toss is a good option for batting first. Spinners tend to play well, as seen in recent World Cup matches.
Who will win today T20 WC 2026 match 46 between Sri Lanka vs New Zealand?
Aaj ka NZ vs SL match kon jeetega: New Zealand are the favorites to win the 46th match of the T20 World Cup 2026 against Sri Lanka at the R. Premadasa Stadium today, based on their improved form and dominance in head-to-head competition.
Experts give New Zealand a 60% chance of winning, given their balanced team, strong batting from Finn Allen and Rachin Ravindra, and recent victories. Despite Sri Lanka having the advantage of domestic spin, their batting weaknesses have been exposed in recent defeats to England and Zimbabwe.
New Zealand lead 88-64 in 176 T20Is overall, with Colombo having the stronger record.
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